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For students

Check out Christchurch City Libraries’ Kids zone to discover more facts and resources about Matariki http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/Holidays/Matariki/.

Web Links.

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matariki

 http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-BesAstro-t1-body-d1-d6-d2.html

 http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/maori/matariki_m/index.shtml

 http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/2664039/Matariki-holiday-bill-to-go-before-Parliament

 http://www.taitokerau.co.nz/matariki.htm

 http://www.infonews.co.nz/news.cfm?id=20173

 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0906/S00280.htm

 http://www.matarikifestival.org.nz/

 http://tumeke.blogspot.co.nz/2009/06/big-thursday-draw-matariki-on-hold_18.html
Criteria For Conversation Assessment Task
- You are required to video a conversation, in Maori, between two people. This conversation must include:

Clear pronunciation
Include appropriate gestures and facial expressions
Sub titles - in English
Min of 3 questions and responses
Content is from level 1 and 2 of the curriculum
minimum of 2 mins - max of 4mins

http://www.nzs.com/blog/nzs-blog-post/celebrating-waitangi-day-in-new-zealand/
Lets begin our research here:

Every year we celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - how well do you really know the history behind this founding document? Complete the quiz below to find out.